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Add 63/3 and 20/64

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 20/64

63/3 + 20/64 is 341/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    63/3 = 63 × 64/3 × 64 = 4032/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/192 + 60/192 = 4032 + 60/192 = 4092/192
  5. 4092/192 simplified gives 341/16
  6. So, 63/3 + 20/64 = 341/16
    In mixed form: 215/16

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